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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.08, 1,836.15 and 358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.08, 1,836.15 and 358.39 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.08 : 1,836.15 = 358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.08/1,836.15 = 358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.08x = 1,836.15 × 358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.08x = 658,060.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,060.77/1,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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